Scott Harding was born in 1965 in San Antonio, Texas. His passion for art began at an early age when he spent much of his time drawing. His need to draw continued through his school years, often getting him in trouble when his teachers caught him sketching in class. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree through the Honors Painting Program at Indiana University, Bloomington in 1989, Harding moved to Chicago and began a professional career in illustration.

To date, Harding's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and highlighted in many shows including several one-man shows. In 2003 he entered his first national and international competitions and his works have since won several awards including "Best of Show" at the Oil Painters of America Midwest Regional Show and the "Nichols Taos Fine Art Gallery Award" at the American Impressionist Society's 2005 National Show. His work hangs in both private and corporate collections across America.

His paintings reflect a wide range of subject matter, and his style is realistic, with an impressionist touch. Harding's medium of choice is oil; his works also include pencil, charcoal, watercolor, pastel and intaglio printing.